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  • Departure of CEO (new) — The CEO passed away unexpectedly, creating immediate leadership transition risk.
NYSE: SCCO SOUTHERN COPPER CORP/ 8-K

Southern Copper CEO Oscar Gonzalez Rocha dies unexpectedly; Leonardo Contreras named successor

Filed April 29, 2026 · Period ending April 23, 2026 · ~1 min read

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    CEO Oscar Gonzalez Rocha passed away unexpectedly on April 13, 2026, after a 50-year career in mining. He was credited with transforming Southern Copper into a global leader through visionary leadership and operational excellence.

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    Leonardo Contreras Lerdo de Tejada appointed as new CEO effective April 23, 2026, ten days after Rocha's passing. He will continue serving on the Board of Directors while leading the company.

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    The Board has not approved any changes to Contreras Lerdo de Tejada's compensation in connection with his CEO appointment. The company will file an amendment if material compensatory arrangements are made.

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Summary

Southern Copper disclosed the unexpected death of its longtime CEO Oscar Gonzalez Rocha on April 13, 2026, and the appointment of Leonardo Contreras Lerdo de Tejada as his successor ten days later. Rocha's 50-year career shaped the company into a global mining leader, making this an abrupt loss of institutional knowledge and strategic vision at the executive level.

For retail investors, the key concern is execution continuity during the leadership transition. Contreras Lerdo de Tejada was already on the Board, suggesting some familiarity with company strategy, but the speed of the transition and lack of detailed succession planning disclosure raises questions about preparedness.

Mining operations are capital-intensive with long project timelines, so any strategic drift could impact multi-year returns. Watch the next earnings call for management commentary on strategic priorities and any project timeline changes. Also monitor for insider trading activity and institutional investor moves in the coming weeks as the market digests the leadership change.

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